SC · Rock Hill · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Rock Hill, SC

Dental Hygienists in the Rock Hill area earn a median of $45.01 per hour, about $93,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $41.33 and $46.54. That ranks 110th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 95th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Rock Hill and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Rock Hill and what they pay.

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Dental Hygienist pay in Rock Hill, SC

The metro median is 15% above the South Carolina statewide median of $39.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,780 dental hygienists employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.67$84,59010% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.33$85,9709% below U.S. median
Median$45.01$93,6201% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.54$96,8003% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.48$98,7605% above U.S. median

How Rock Hill ranks

  • 110th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 95th of 332 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Rock Hill

  • Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.01 median hour buys what $46.24 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Rock Hill paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,620
  • Per year: $81,018
  • Per month: $6,752

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in York County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include York County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Charlotte, NC22 mi$45.01/hr943,476
Gastonia, NC23 mi$45.01/hr85,535
Columbia, SC62 mi$38.32/hr144,788
Greenville, SC76 mi$40.12/hr74,371
Winston-Salem, NC91 mi$40.90/hr255,769
High Point, NC93 mi$39.35/hr118,601

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License and tax basics in South Carolina

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

South Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Rock Hill, SC?

Dental Hygienists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $45.01 per hour, about $93,620 a year. The middle half earn between $41.33 and $46.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Rock Hill a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 95th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Rock Hill?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rock Hill.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Rock Hill as a dental hygienist?

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Rock Hill in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include York County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Rock Hill?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • PDS HealthIndian Land, SC · 2 postings$52.75/ hr$43–$60
  • Aspen DentalNorth Myrtle Beach, SC · 2 postings$46.25/ hr$42–$50
  • PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
  • PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80

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2What they are offering now

Low$42Median$49.50High$60

4 Hygienist postings with published pay in South Carolina, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Hygienist roles

  1. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $50.00–$58.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Indian Land, SC · posted 23 days ago
  2. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $43.00–$60.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Lexington, SC · posted 24 days ago

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